Skip to main content
Close

Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

Photo by Jellis
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

37.4765, -122.449

Field Notes

Description:

The largest of the Tern family these birds can weigh up to 28oz and wingspan up to 53in. Easy to identify by their size and when they are resting near gulls. Sleek body, with gray backs and wings. Black cap that varies in length. Heavy orange bill with faint dark tip. Black legs.

Habitat:

Along the west coast they don't go too far inland. These here were found along the coast. Some have been nesting in the bay area.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (0)

Be the first to comment

Sign in to comment

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Image
Butterflies icon

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon